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.To name my "Grand Old Dame."But you, my bloggy partnersGave her much more than a name,You gave her a poignantstoryAnd one sweet hour of fame.

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And Woody Says - - -

Woody Paige puts fun and witty sayings on his chalk board on the ESPN show, "Around the Horn"

Here are my faves from Paige:

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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From Shannon

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From Debby at "Just Breathe"

From Carol at "Old Glory Cottage"

From Lori E at "Family Trees May Contain Nuts"

From Molly, Vivienne, and Mub

From Kyooty and Lori R at "Altered Glass"

From Vivienne at "The V Spot"

From Grace at "Growing Old With Grace, Lynn at "It's a July Thing", and Joycee at "Granny Mountain"

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Friday Metamor"phrag"sis

There are so many phrags metamorphing around in my brain that I just have to share them with you.

In fact, it would appear that this little ole blog is turning into one long metamor"phrag"sis, as phrags appear to be all I'm capable of these days.

So many thanks and shout outs go to Mrs. 4444 who makes this meme available to us each week. After you finish here, be sure to follow the links over to her place and see what kinds of phrags are metamorphing all over blog land...

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Meet Maxzilla, the Monarch larva (caterpillar for those of you who may or may not recognize the biological term larva) our grandchildren (and their parents) are observing this fall...

Maxzilla, like all of his (her?) kind is quite an architect. In a matter of 15 minutes he was able to remodel himself into this beautiful pupa (chrysalis).

I'm especially fascinated by the golden jewels he (she) weaves into the top third of the "building."..

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Our "pet" chipmunk, Chippy, who used to live in our back yard has disappeared. We are pretty sad about it as we did so enjoy watching his (who turned out to actually be a her) antics.

He did, however, leave us a surprise which has sprouted up in our window well.

We are letting his sunflowers grow - just for fun - and to remember him by...

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I had my hair cut and color appointment this week.

There is NOTHING quite like the "make-over" of a new do...

I just wish THIS part - - - where Tracy is gently arranging my "locks" would last longer.

BTW, Tracy is da bomb. No lie...

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I have been a BAD Kamma and have passed my poor speller gene on to my grandson Mack.

Oh Mack, how I WISH I would have given you a GOOD speller gene - - - I remember struggling with my own spelling words back in the day.

I also remember while doing my homework shouting out to my parents: how do you spell _____? Only to hear them reply: USE THE DICTIONARY!

And I'm sure it is NO HELP AT ALL to tell you that in just a few short years, after your spelling classes are over, it WON'T MATTER at all if you can spell or not 'cause spell check and google will take care of all that for you.

Sigh...

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SOMEBODY in this family drives a candy apple red Durango AND has covered it with Badger pride.

Then the other day SOMEBODY noticed another vehicle with a BIGGER Badger helmet on it. True, that vehicle just had the ONE bit of Badger flair, but still SOMEBODY felt passed by.

Hmmmmm - - - SOMEBODY better get on the stick and find a bigger helmet for herself...

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These are my cute little "summer" salt and peppers,..

And these are my cute little flip flop corn on the cob holders.

I NEARLY forgot to put these fun summer ornaments out this year!!! Fortunately I thought of them in late July and got them out.

Since summer doesn't end until September 21, I can enjoy them for nearly two months.

Whew...

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The three "children" that have joined our family via marriage are gems. We couldn't have hand selected better spouses for our three married kids.

This is Jason, the first SIL to join our family. He comes up with little witticisms which his wife, Keri, has dubbed "Jasonisms"

This is one of those.

Funny guy that Jason...

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This evening the Seahawks are playing the Packers at Lambeau Field.

I doubt that I need to remind you that THIS is the Packer state, and nearly everyone here is a RABID Packer fan.

Except for me of course - - - I'm pulling for "my boy" Russell and am proudly wearing my #3 Seahawks jersey all day - - - even when we go out for supper tonight.

If you don't hear from me on this blog again for more than two weeks, you better send a search party out to look for my bludgeoned and bloodied body in some ditch or woods where the Packer Backers will have left me when they are finished with me.

I do kid.

Kinda

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Fisherhubby "tried" to burn our house down this week by turning on the patio light and then forgetting it.

The flammable problem was THERE WAS A ROBIN'S NEST ON TOP OF IT...

I don't know how many times he had told me "don't turn on the patio light or you'll set the house on fire."

Then HE did it.

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Fortunately my "bloodhound" nose saved us in time that this was all the damage that was done.

First time EVER that Fisherhubby was thankful for my bloodhound nose. ..

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Marry a Fisherhubby and you too can have THESE in YOUR refrigerator...

Wow. You were right in writing that you had lots of fragments this week. I liked the shot of you while getting your hair done. I changed my hairstyle recently. It's very short, and I had a trim this week. I still don't like it but I do like the fact that whether I like it or not, my hair is ready to go every morning in last than five minutes.

I can always count on you for a few smiles:)I am getting the hair treatment tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous because it is very long. I will have before and after next week.That fire stuff is pretty scary. Crazy birds:(Your grandson may not be a great speller but is is adorable and I bet he is great at something else:)Have a fabulous weekend.

Great set of frags! Caterpillars are truly amazing things, aren't they? Sorry about the chipmunk but sunflowers are indeed lovely flowers. Good on you for getting your hair done. It is one of my favorite indulgences. I loved the Jasonism .Have a great Friday! :-)Traci

I haven't forgotten you but I have not been reading blogs much lately---it's been a busy summer and I've been out of town too much for my liking. Anyway, that's quite interesting about the bird nest going up in flames. Wow. Enjoyed your frags as always. Nice hair do!

Hahahaha, we once were asked to help light the new grill at a friend's house for supper. Hubby ended up melting the siding on the backside of the grill. I am so glad you found the problem before the house really did go!!

So funny, this week I did join Instagram with my new phone. Not sure what I am supposed to do now though.

I super love your new do Keetha!And you are brave wearing that jersey out on a Packer game night. Glad Greg didn't burn your house down, silly man.Dan wore a packer coat at the Minnesota State Fair and actually started getting harassed...too many Vikings fans there.Come visit me too, I miss you!Cindy

This post had me laughing and crying at the same time...Keetha overload. I have lots of Monarchs photos on my blog, your grandkids might like them. We have had very few this year...great hair cut!...love instagram comment. And wow about the fire...Men! Another reason they should always listen to us! Enjoy these last weeks of summer!

Great frags! I know what you mean about the frag post being the only thing I post all week. Really, my frags could be whole posts, but I just cant seem to make the time to sit down and put them in a few single blog posts. Love the graham cracker witticism. He sounds like my hubby! Always with a great one-liner.

The lesson of the caterpillar to butterfly is a most amazing science lesson. I didn't know the chrysalis was made so fast. I figure it would take a day or so. Good thing I'm not a caterpillar. I might never make it to butterfly. "Yeah, I'll do the chrysalis next saturday"wow, keeping up with the Badger fans. That sounds never ending.Being well past baby robin time I guess you could of removed the nest an easier way than setting fire to it.

Oh my, we had a birds nest on top of one of our motion lights and my husband removed it due to being a fire hazard. Then another nest was built but we haven't removed it yet. I better do that tomorrow. That's kind of scary! You are a brave one wearing another team's jersey in Packer land! Our pastor is a Packer fan and most of our congregation is Vikings, of course. We have some friendly ribbing going on during football season. The Packers always seem to make it into his service at some point or another! :-)

Boy oh boy, what an exciting place your home is. The robin's home is exciting too, except it is no more. I am glad you have a good sense of smell, who knows what you'd be posting about now if you hadn't caught that .

My husband was cheering right along with you, but then we live pretty close to Seattle. :)

The little sheep look right at home there, and I bet they can't help but baa happily as they watch your family fun.